Labor Prep for Expectant Moms
The arrival of your baby will be one of the most exciting, emotional moments of your life. The very thought of labor, however, can be a source of anxiety for most expectant moms.
The arrival of your baby will be one of the most exciting, emotional moments of your life. The very thought of labor, however, may be a source of anxiety for you, as it is for most expectant moms. Here's what you can do to prepare for the big day.
Physical Preparation
- Basic Training for Labor
- Things You Can Do to Avoid a C-Section
- Good Sleep Means a Good Birth
- Baby Boys and Labor
Mental Prep
The Big Moment
- Natural Ways to Induce Labor
- Is It Safe to Get My Membranes Stripped?
- Effective Birthing Positions
- My Baby's Breech
- Moving Around During Labor
- Eating During Labor
Helpful Books
- Easing Labor Pain by Adrienne B. Lieberman
- Maternal Fitness by Julie Tupler, R.N.
- Mind Over Labor by Carl Jones
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Labor Prep for Expectant Moms
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DrMommyKC says:
Honestly, the best thing that got me through labor was the extra amount of rest I got due to a great epidural. I actually slept while dilating. Since my water had broke at 2 am, this gave me a chance to sleep.
